Title: Assistant Professor - Advanced Pharmacy Practice
Position Type: Academic
Department: Pharmacy Practice
Closing Date: Screening Begins 09/15/2007
Schedule: Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Entry Rate: Commensurate w/ Experience
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Functions

The Department of Pharmacy Practice invites applications from creative, progressive pharmacists for a tenure-track faculty position dedicated to the development and coordination of advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) in community pharmacy practice.

The primary focus of the position will be to facilitate and coordinate the development and incorporation of pharmaceutical care activities in community advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) sites participating in the experiential component of the professional pharmacy program. The person also will teach topics relevant to community pharmacy practice in the curriculum.
  • Teach undergraduate students in the professional pharmacy program in classroom, small group, and APPE settings.
  • Facilitate the development and incorporation of patient care activities in community pharmacy practice sites in Montana that participate in the APPE program
  • Serve as a role model for comprehensive, effective medication management for patients.
  • Perform scholarly activity required for promotion and advancement.
  • Participate in service activities in the Department, including the provision of continuing education to the pharmacists and other healthcare practitioners in Montana.
  • Serve as the school's liaison to Montana's community pharmacy practitioners.
    • Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent degree.
  • Significant practice experience in community pharmacy.
  • Eligibility for Montana licensure as a pharmacist.
  • Ability to initiate and independently work on projects related to community pharmacy practice and the APPE program.
  • Residency in community pharmacy practice or a related area is desirable.
  • Demonstrable skills necessary to teach and serve as a role model for students in classroom, small group, and practice settings.
  • Ability to effectively interact with other healthcare professionals.
    • Program Overview

    The Department of Pharmacy Practice offers didactic courses and clinical practice experiences for students in the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy. The didactic courses emphasize an advanced understanding of clinical pharmacotherapy, while the practice experiences assist in further developing a student's therapeutic knowledge within a "real-world" progressive practice environment.
    How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application outlining community pharmacy practice and teaching experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references who can address your ability to perform in this position to:

    Gayle Hudgins
    Department of Pharmacy Practice
    The University of Montana, 32 Campus Dr. #1522
    Missoula, MT 59812-1522
    Telephone: 406/243-6495
    FAX 406/243-4353
    E-mail: Gayle Hudgins
    Notices & Disclaimers

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

    References
    *References in addition to those listed on the application may be contacted without applicant's prior approval.

    Testing
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